A vibrant, green lawn is the perfect backdrop for picnics, summer parties, and games of tag. Achieving it, though, can be trickier than most homeowners realize. Whether you live in Haymarket, or in Stafford, Fredericksburg, Culpeper, or Warrenton, here are some tips to help you get that emerald green grass you’ve been wishing for:
Keep Mower Blades Higher. You might prefer your grass shorter, but when you set the height of your mower blades too low, it’s going to cause stress on your grass. This, in turn, makes grass more susceptible to weeds, insects, diseases and other negative conditions, such as drought. Instead, keep your mower blade settings a little higher and mow more frequently. With longer grass, roots can actually grow deeper, leading to better health and greener color.
Focus on Fertilization. In order to flourish and thrive year-round, your grass needs to have the right blend of key nutrients. Otherwise, it will begin to weaken and look worn out and discolored. The most important essentials to achieve green grass in the Haymarket area include nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium. Simply use a lawn spreader to apply a blend that’s also mixed with a pre-emergent herbicide. That way, you’re feeding your lawn, while also taking care of stubborn weeds, such as crabgrass, before they emerge from the soil.
Fill in Bare Areas. Another hindrance to a picture-perfect green lawn involves bare or thinning spots. You can give these areas some extra attention by spot seeding them. Simply use a high-quality blend of grass seed and distribute it into problem areas with a lawn spreader. Water frequently to encourage new growth.
Call in the Haymarket Area’s Experts in Green Grass
At Lawn Doctor of Stafford, we’re experts in helping homeowners throughout the Haymarket area achieve healthy, green grass. We know the right blend of fertilizer to apply and when. We also know how to combat problems that could impact strength and color, from weed and insect infestations to diseases and soil compaction. Leave the lawn care to the Haymarket area experts and get a gorgeous, green lawn in the process.
At Lawn Doctor of Stafford, we help homeowners all over Haymarket, as well as in the neighboring communities of Stafford, Fredericksburg, Culpeper, Warrenton, Triangle, Bristow, Gainesville and Bealeton, achieve and maintain lush, green grass. To learn more or schedule a free consultation, call us at 540.286.3074.
